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“Siempre es más fácil confesar un hecho, que demostrar que no se ha cometido. En este caso particular, la presencia de un cifrado hubiera sido una cosa sencilla; en cambio, su ausencia debía provocar complicaciones [...]. Ocurre que para aclarar todo esto hay que hacer uso de unas explicaciones verdaderas pero muy complicadas”

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The Cyberiad

The Cyberiad is a satirical and philosophical collection of science fiction short stories that explores themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and the human condition. The stories are set in a futuristic universe and feature a diverse cast of characters engaging in various adventures and misadventures. more

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Stanisław Lem

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